An exploration of the debated historical and symbolic links between the Druze community and Freemasonry, and what they could reveal about Lebanon’s deeper identity.
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Iran strategy - Hezbollah - Military production - Weapons manufacturing - Gaza modelHezbollah and models for employing civil resources
Hezbollah’s use of civil resources is analyzed through Iranian and Hamas-inspired models of decentralized military production, knowledge transfer, and sovereignty implications.By The Beiruter -
Lebanon - Israel - United States - Donald Trump - HezbollahLebanon moves to the forefront of U.S. Middle East policy
Lebanon has become central to U.S. Middle East policy as the second round of Lebanon-Israel talks, held at the White House, yielded a 3-week extension of the ceasefire.By The Beiruter -
Armenian Genocide - Armenian diaspora - Bourj Hammoud - Ottoman Empire - Middle East historyA people who refused to disappear
A century after the Armenian Genocide, Lebanon stands as both refuge and testament to a people who rebuilt identity, memory, and influence from displacement.
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Polisario Front - Western Sahara - U.S. Congress - Iran influence - North AfricaCongress moves against Polisario Front in new bill
A U.S. congressional bill seeking to designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist group has intensified scrutiny over Western Sahara, alleged Iran links, and regional geopolitics.By The Beiruter -
Journalist - Fallen journalists - Lebanon journalism - Lebanese journalism tribute - Israel threat Lebanon - Israel Hezbollah conflict - Arab Israeli conflict - Amal Khalil - Zeinab FarajIn respect of duty, beyond division
A sharp examination of the killing of Lebanese journalists in war, exploring the gap between international law, battlefield perception, and the responsibility of media institutions.By The Beiruter -
Druze identity - Walid Jumblatt - Amin al-Sayegh - Druze community Lebanon - Progressive Socialist PartyDruze identity: Between constant and changing politics
The Druze debate reflects the tension between enduring communal identity and shifting political alignments, especially in contemporary Lebanese sectarian discourse.By The Beiruter -
Ukraine war - Drone warfare - Military robots - Unmanned systems - ZelenskyyUkraine replaces soldiers with robots
Ukraine’s use of unmanned systems to seize Russian positions marks a notable shift toward robotic warfare, redefining combat through risk reduction, asymmetric advantage, and accelerating human-machine integration in military operations.By The Beiruter -
Syria security - Post-war Syria - Assad remnants - Cross-border networks - Damascus attacksSyria thwarts Hezbollah border plot
Syria foils an alleged Hezbollah-linked border plot, exposing persistent cross-border networks, rising post-war instability, and shifting alliances as Damascus seeks to assert control and redefine its regional position.By The Beiruter -
Isaac Accords - Israel Argentina - Netanyahu Milei - Latin America alliances - Abraham AccordsIsaac Accords: Linking Israel and the Western Hemisphere
The Isaac Accords aim to link Israel with Latin America, signaling a new transcontinental alliance shaped by ideology, innovation, and geopolitical realignment.
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Yellow Line - South Lebanon - Security zone - Israeli army - Litani RiverIsrael redraws Southern Lebanon
Military and strategic experts Brigadier General Naji Malaeb and Colonel Nidal Abou Zeid discussed Israel’s newly established multilayered zones in southern Lebanon, highlighting their significance and implications.
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World Cup 2026 - FIFA expansion 48 teams - US Canada Mexico hosting - Travel restrictions US - World Cup costsPolitics impacting the 2026 Fifa World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces political challenges, as US travel restrictions, visa barriers, high costs, geopolitical tensions, and human rights concerns threaten global access.By The Beiruter -
1983 Beirut bombing - US Embassy attack Lebanon - Suicide bombing history - Hezbollah emergence - Lebanese Civil WarRevisiting the 1983 suicide attack on the US embassy in Lebanon
The 1983 U.S. Embassy bombing in Beirut marked a turning point in modern terrorism, reshaping U.S. foreign policy, particularly with regards to Lebanon.By The Beiruter -
Strait of Hormuz crisis - Maritime security - Europe diplomacy - France UK initiative - Iran US conflictEuropean plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz
European powers propose a post-conflict Hormuz mission to restore navigation, while also exposing transatlantic tensions and operational challenges.By The Beiruter -
Lebanon Israel ceasefire 2026 - US mediation - Lebanese diplomacy - Hezbollah role - Lebanese sovereigntyCeasefire secured by Lebanese diplomacy
Lebanese diplomacy managed to secure a fragile 10-day ceasefire, advancing talks while exposing challenges over sovereignty, enforcement, and prospects for lasting stability.By The Beiruter
